Table 1.
Mean confidence levels reported by all respondents (n=52) in detecting and recognizing common POCUS applications; highest to lowest (5= extremely confident; 1= not confident at all)
| POCUS exam | Mean confidence level |
|---|---|
| IVC diameter and collapsibility | 3.7 |
| Pleural effusion | 3.6 |
| RIJ exam for JVD | 3.3 |
| B-lines in cardiogenic pulmonary edema | 3.2 |
| Pericardial effusion | 3.2 |
| B-lines and hyperechoic areas in consolidation | 2.9 |
| Assess LVF contractility | 2.8 |
| Absent pleural sliding for pneumothorax | 2.8 |
| Signs of tamponade | 2.8 |
| Signs of large pulmonary embolism | 2.7 |
| Lower extremity exam for DVT | 2.4 |
Abbreviations: POCUS, Point-of-care ultrasound; IVC, inferior vena cava; RIJ, right internal jugular; JVD, jugular venous distension; LVF, left ventricular function; DVT, deep venous thrombosis.